This info is from Torfaen Council’s website. The links open pdf files. Make sure you make your mark at the ballot box on Thursday 3 May and have your say on who represents you at Torfaen council. Local government elections are your opportunity to vote for the people who run your local services. With financial […]
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The helicopter at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been given a new lick of paint
Is there a child in Cwmbran who has not played on this helicopter? This climbing frame must be at least 30 years-old. The new bright colours make it look as good as new.
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“It was not Sandybrook Park, it was called the ‘Mexican Hat’ park in Cwmbran”
A recent post attracted a couple of good memories of a park in Cwmbran. The post was titled ‘Where has the sand gone from Sandybrook park in Cwmbran?’ The two replies both said that was not the name of the park. My favourite name was from Janet Grace-Jones who said ‘Mexican hat park was its name’. […]
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Cwmbran farmer’s clear warning to dog owners
This old sign at a fields in Henllys has been warning dog owners for many years.
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Football and rugby balls on the roof of Fairwater leisure centre in Cwmbran
Put your hand up if you are guilty of ever kicking a football or rugby ball onto the roof of Fairwater leisure centre? Thanks to Google Earth for this photo.
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April is Community Pubs Month so turn off your telly and visit a pub in Cwmbran
CAMRA has declared April as Community Pubs Month. The simple message is ‘go out and celebrate the Great British Pub’. This means turn your telly off and walk to your local pub, buy a drink and enjoy chatting to other people stood at the bar. There are plenty of pubs to choose from in Cwmbran. […]
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Is this the best named street in Cwmbran?
You have built a terrace of four homes in Cwmbran. You are struggling to think of a name for your new street. You remember you have built four houses….bingo! Four Houses is a street in the Henllys area of Cwmbran.
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Watch a nighttime drive from Cardiff to Cwmbran that takes just 51 seconds
A few of these videos have been shared on this blog over the last couple of weeks. This is the latest one to appear on You Tube. Watch a nighttime journey from Cardiff to Cwmbran that takes just 51 seconds. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAe8eu62fQ&w=560&h=315]
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Join the walk from Cwmbran to Twmbarlwm on Good Friday
Join the Twmbarlwym Society for its annual Good Friday walk up to Twmbarlwym. The society’s website tells walkers Walk up Twmbarlwm on Good Friday, 6th April. 2012 – hundreds did it last year and had a great time. Make your own way there – or join one of our group walks – CTS members will […]
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This summer make sure you go for a walk up Mynydd Maen in Cwmbran
If you have a few hours to spare and the sun is out take a stroll up the mountain and enjoy the views over Cwmbran. These photos were taken while walking up the incline through Henllys. If you build up a thirst or an appetite you can stop at the Dorallt or Cwrt Henllys on […]